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Antonio Aguilar

Antonio Aguilar - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline

BornMay 17, 1919
DiedJune 19, 2007 (age 88)
BirthplaceVillanueva, Zacatecas, Mexico
Zodiac SignTaurus - (see also Antonio Aguilar's horoscope and birth chart)
Chinese ZodiacGoat
GenerationGreatest Generation
Known ForPioneering Mexican regional music, starring in over 120 films, and bringing mariachi and ranchera music to international audiences.

Intro

Antonio Aguilar was a renowned Mexican singer, actor, equestrian, film producer, and screenwriter, celebrated for popularizing traditional Mexican music and starring in numerous films. Known as 'El Charro de México,' he became one of the most influential figures in Mexican entertainment, bridging music and cinema for decades.

Early Life & Background

Born in Villanueva, Zacatecas, Aguilar grew up in rural Mexico and developed an early love for traditional music and horses. His upbringing in a musical family influenced his lifelong passion for ranchera and mariachi genres.

Career Highlights

  • Released over 150 albums and sold more than 25 million records worldwide.
  • Starred in over 120 films, earning the nickname 'El Charro de México.'
  • Awarded a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
  • Instrumental in popularizing the Mexican rodeo (charreada) and equestrian performance in his shows.

Trivia

  • Father of popular singer Pepe Aguilar.
  • Performed at New York's Madison Square Garden, selling out multiple shows.
  • Was married to famous singer and actress Flor Silvestre.

FAQs

People also ask

When was Antonio Aguilar born?

Antonio Aguilar was born the 17 May 1919.

Where is Antonio Aguilar from?

Villanueva, Zacatecas, Mexico.

On His Birth-Day

About May 17th, 1919, in brief:

  • Day of the week: May 17th, 1919 was a Saturday
  • Zodiac Sign: Taurus (in western zodiac), Goat (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase:
  • #1 US song: I'm Forever Blowing Bubbles by Henry Burr & Albert Campbell
  • Popular movie: Male and Female directed by Cecil B. DeMille

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Sources

  1. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Antonio_Aguilar
  2. https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0013481/